Directions

2Wrap each hot dog half with a half slice of bacon; secure with toothpick. Arrange a layer of roll-ups in bottom of 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle one-third of the sugar mixture on top. Repeat layering roll-ups and sugar mixture 2 more times, ending with sugar mixture.

3Cover and cook on high heat setting about 4 hours, gently stirring twice, until bacon is crisp. Turn to low heat setting to serve. Roll-ups will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours.

Expert Tips

The process of heating sugar until it liquefies and becomes syrup is called caramelization. The sweet and slightly spicy sauce that's made from the sugar and seasonings also crisps the bacon in these flavorful, fun roll-ups.

Kids will love these hot dogs with their sweet and salty combination of sugar and bacon. Serve these little treats at a birthday party, and you're guaranteed grins all around.